Using both SATA SSD and Add-in card SSD

[IridescentCheese]

I plan to use an add-in card SSD in my PC for a new storage and easy installation. Will it affect my other SSD storage already installed? My current SSD is a SATA SSD, Team Group L7 EVO 120gb. Thank you in advance.

 

[SkyNetRising]

What is add-in card SSD? Did you mean M.2 drive? What model?
What motherboard are you using?

Generally M.2 drive can disable sata ports on motherboard.
You have to consult user manual of your motherboard, to find out which ports get disabled.

 

[IridescentCheese]

What is add-in card SSD? Did you mean M.2 drive? What model?
What motherboard are you using?

Generally M.2 drive can disable sata ports on motherboard.
You have to consult user manual of your motherboard, to find out which ports get disabled.

By add-in card I meant SSD storage like Intel Optane which I believe is in the best SSDs of tomshardware 2019.
The motherboard I am using is MSI Z170A PC MATE. heres the link for the motherboard description: https://www.msi.com/Motherboard/z170a-pc-mate.html

 

[SkyNetRising]

Which model Intel Optane?

If you intend to use Intel Optane M.2 (NVME), then SATA3~4 ports will get disabled.

SATA1~2 ports will be unavailable when installing the M.2 SATA interface module in M.2 slot. SATA3~4 ports will be unavailable when installing the M.2 PCIe interface module in M.2 slot.

https://www.msi.com/Motherboard/Z170A-PC-MATE/Specification

 

[IridescentCheese]

Which model Intel Optane?

If you intend to use Intel Optane M.2 (NVME), then SATA3~4 ports will get disabled.

SATA1~2 ports will be unavailable when installing the M.2 SATA interface module in M.2 slot. SATA3~4 ports will be unavailable when installing the M.2 PCIe interface module in M.2 slot.

https://www.msi.com/Motherboard/Z170A-PC-MATE/Specification

This kind of SSD is what I intend to use: https://www.amazon.com/Intel-Optane-905P-960GB-XPoint/dp/B07CVNS851?tag=hawk-future-20&ascsubtag=tomshardware-thaus:en_US_18_Review_3891-20

Not this certain brand though(too expensive), but this type of SSD uses PCIe for expansion cards instead of the M.2 slot.

 

[USAFRet]

This kind of SSD is what I intend to use: https://www.amazon.com/Intel-Optane-905P-960GB-XPoint/dp/B07CVNS851?tag=hawk-future-20&ascsubtag=tomshardware-thaus:en_US_18_Review_3891-20

Not this certain brand though(too expensive), but this type of SSD uses PCIe for expansion cards instead of the M.2 slot.

There is no "cheaper" 1TB Optane drive. It is what it is.

 

[IridescentCheese]

This kind of SSD is what I intend to use: https://www.amazon.com/Intel-Optane-905P-960GB-XPoint/dp/B07CVNS851?tag=hawk-future-20&ascsubtag=tomshardware-thaus:en_US_18_Review_3891-20

Not this certain brand though(too expensive), but this type of SSD uses PCIe for expansion cards instead of the M.2 slot.

There is no "cheaper" 1TB Optane drive. It is what it is.

Not really aiming for 1 1TB size nor an Intel brand, maybe 500gb will do fine of a different brand but a decent to reliable performance.

 

[USAFRet]

Not really aiming for 1 1TB size nor an Intel brand, maybe 500gb will do fine of a different brand but a decent to reliable performance.

I'm detecting a bit of "not knowing the difference" here.

SSDs, in order of price and performance, increasing:
SATA III
NVMe
Optane cache
Optane drive

You currently have a SATA III 120GB, second rate drive.

What is your budget for this, and what do you use the system for?
What OS is this on?
What other drives are currently in the system?

 

[IridescentCheese]

Not really aiming for 1 1TB size nor an Intel brand, maybe 500gb will do fine of a different brand but a decent to reliable performance.

I'm detecting a bit of "not knowing the difference" here.

SSDs, in order of price and performance, increasing:
SATA III
NVMe
Optane cache
Optane drive

You currently have a SATA III 120GB, second rate drive.

What is your budget for this, and what do you use the system for?
What OS is this on?
What other drives are currently in the system?

Not really sure on the budget I am actually looking for a SATA SSD but when I saw the add-in cards, I thought it would a more simple installation.
I mainly use my PC for gaming but will definitely be used for work in the near future.

I am using Windows 10, installed on my 120gb SSD which is the only drive I have currently.

 

[USAFRet]

Not really sure on the budget I am actually looking for a SATA SSD but when I saw the add-in cards, I thought it would a more simple installation.
I mainly use my PC for gaming but will definitely be used for work in the near future.

I am using Windows 10, installed on my 120gb SSD which is the only drive I have currently.

1TB Crucial MX500, 2.5" format.
$127
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIAHY38JB7859

Trivially easy connection.

 

[IridescentCheese]

Not really sure on the budget I am actually looking for a SATA SSD but when I saw the add-in cards, I thought it would a more simple installation.
I mainly use my PC for gaming but will definitely be used for work in the near future.

I am using Windows 10, installed on my 120gb SSD which is the only drive I have currently.

1TB Crucial MX500, 2.5" format.
$127
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIAHY38JB7859

Trivially easy connection.

Thats actually one of my first choices in cheap SSDs but then I saw that "add-in card" SSD. Might
go back to SATA III then.

Still curious what would happen if we pretend that I used Intel Optane SSD without consultations while I still have a SATA SSD installed.

 

[USAFRet]

Thats actually one of my first choices in cheap SSDs but then I saw that "add-in card" SSD. Might
go back to SATA III then.

Still curious what would happen if we pretend that I used Intel Optane SSD without consultations while I still have a SATA SSD installed.

It would work.
For your use, the only difference you'd see is a much lighter wallet.